Militant suffragists strike at St Pauls and London
A bomb alternative damaged St Pauls Cathedral as militant suffragists protest the failed suffrage bill. Other bombs found at Fleet Street and near St Pauls, plus fires at Bishop's Park Finchley and a Lambeth timber yard. Police describe the device as timed to explode at midnight but delayed by clockwork derangement.
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Bishop’s Park
Fulham
West End
London
Finchley
Lambeth
St. Paul's Cathedral
Carnegie
Mae Scott-Troy
San Francisco
Andrew Carnegie
Deernech
Sutherland
Scotland
Edward
Skiha Castle
Wilson makes fourth Capitol visit to discuss appointments
Washington May 7. President Wilson made another unplanned visit to the capitol to talk with senators about appointments. With engagements clearing up before 3 pm he determined to go. It was his fourth visit to the capitol since taking office.
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Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Debs and others in Debs misuses mail case dismissed
Federal cases against Eugene V. Debs former socialist candidate for president J I Shepard and Fred Warren publishers of a Socialist paper at Girard Kansas were dismissed in federal court on attorney general instructions ending months of investigation into alleged misuse of the mails connected with the Girard paper.
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Ft. Scott
Kan
Eugene V. Debs
J. I. Shepard
Fred Warren
Girard
Girard Papar
Important Meeting of G. O. P. Leaders
Progressive Republican senators representatives and state leaders will confer in Chicago Saturday or Monday to discuss party plans and the advisability of a national convention next fall. Senator Cummins leads the movement and invited liberal leaders who did not join the Progressives after the Chicago convention last June. He did not name attendees.
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Washington
Chicago
Cummins
Postmasters to Move to Civil Service Classes Two and Three
Washington May 7 Postmaster General Burleson said the aim of President Wilson and himself is to place all postmasters of the second and third classes into the civil service within the next year. Fourth class offices have already been covered by executive order.
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Washington
Burleson
Wilson
Civil Service
Insurgents Convert Palatial Residence Into Hospital
The palace of Don Luis Torres in Hermosillo Sonora is seized by the insurgent state government and will become a public hospital funded by a lottery. Once Sonora governor for twenty years, Torres fled during the Madero era and later lived in California.
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Douglas
Ariz
Don Luis Torres
Hermosillo
Sonora
Torres
California
Fourth Class Postmasters To Be Examined
Washington May 7 Postmaster General Burleson announced after a conference with President Wilson that an executive order will require all fourth class postmasters in office or candidates for appointment to undergo a competitive examination to determine fitness for the job.
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Washington
Wilson
Burleson
Policemen Save 16 From Fire At Fry Street Buildin
Chicago March 7 four policemen rescued sixteen men and women overcome by smoke from a two story frame building at 1634 Fry Street fire started by burglars.
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Chicago
Fry Street
Julian Heath Plans Nationwide Cheap Living Campaign
Mrs. Julian Heath, president of the National Housewives' League, urges clubwomen to form buying clubs to curb the rising cost of living. She calls for unified action among wives nationwide, with local efforts as the immediate step to address exorbitant food prices.
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New York
Julian Heath
National Housewives’ League
United
Bachelors Club Probed Over Vice Scandal in Los Angeles
Los Angeles authorities opened a probe into the Bachelors Club after Irene Hagberg, a 16 year old girl detained in the vice inquiry, implicated members of the exclusive group. A warrant was issued for one unidentified member.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bachelors’ Club
Irene Hagberg
Bachelors
Aviator Lindsey Granted Rehearing Delay in Grime Case
Des Moines May 7 the state supreme court postponed rehearing of Earl C Lindsey of Colfax Iowa to allow funds for his family's support if life term stands. Lindsey an aviator under contract to operate aircraft this summer could earn 5000 dollars and the case was continued until fall. He was convicted of assault on a little girl.
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Des Moines
State Supreme Court
Earl C. Lindsey
Colfax
Lindsey
Supreme Court
Thomas Hooter elected mayor of Omaha in tight race
Complete returns from South Omaha show Democrat Thomas Hooter elected mayor by an 800 vote margin. The city council result favors six Democrats and two Republicans with officers about evenly split overall.
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Omaha, Neb
South Omaha
Thomas’ Hooter
Cigar Maker Dies by Own Hand in Burlington
Wm. W. Reincke a 34 year old cigar maker and bachelor, was found dead on the rear lawn of his father’s home in Burlington at 6 o clock this morning. Authorities say he ended his life last night by cutting his throat with a razor. no motive is given.
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Burlington
Wm. W. Reincke
Ryan Corries
Chicago
Bryan
California
National Capital
Rock Island
Englewood
Washington Express
Washington
Wm. O'Connell
Cook County
Ilinois
German Navy Officer and Two Afloat Crew Drowned
In Cuxhaven on May 7 a pinnace from torpedo boat G.89 of Sylt capsized, drowning Senior Lieutenant George von Sastrow and two bluejackets. Von Sastrow commanded the weasel.
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Germany
George von Sastrow
Sylt
Lieut
von Sastrow
EdéIges In Combination May Unite Mexican Factions
El Paso reports Francisco Vasquez Gomez plans to meet Governor Carranza at Eagle Pass to discuss a coalition with Madero loyalists. The move aims to bridge the constitutionalist faction with Gomez supporters in Chi Huahua and Sonora, strengthening the anti Huerta effort. Francisco Vasquez Gomez says he is in Washington and may head to the border after receiving advice.
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Tex
Francisco Vasquez Gomez
Mexico
Eagle Pass
Carranza
Mauro
Washington
Chihuahua
Sonora
Vasquez Gomez
Madero
Juarez
Gomez
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Radical Party
Gomez Brothers
Huerta
Four Inspectors Convicted in Graft Plot
James F. Thompson James E. Hussey John J. Murtha and Dennis Sweeney four demoted police inspectors were found guilty of a misdemeanor conspiracy to obstruct justice in a graft case. Jurors delivered verdict after 38 minutes prompting court disturbances as defendants were remanded for Friday sentencing and possible appeal.
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New York
Jamesf. Thompson
James E. Hussey
John J. Murtha
Dennis Sweeney
Supreme Court
Sued for Divorce by Indian Wife in Aldora Iowa
Mrs Maude Abrams Brown sues for divorce from E Kenneth Brown of Kansas City formerly of Aldora Iowa claiming lack of support totaling over 1000 dollars in three years and alleged jealousy and inordinate drinking. Brown's father E H Brown is described as wealthy. The couple wed at Baxter Springs Kansas. Brown moved to Kansas City to pursue banking.
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Aldora
E. Kenneth Brown
Kansas City
Ciy
Maude Abrams Brown
A. W. Abrams
Baxter Springs
Kan
Cherokee County
Brown
EH. K. Brown
Balm for Red Heads in Chicago Office Hunt
Chicago attorney Eugene A. Moran sparked attention by seeking an office boy with red hair describing them as lively adaptable alert and good natured. He made no comment about red haired girls. The G A R post 68 will hold its regular meeting Friday evening and urges full attendance.
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Chicago
Eugene A. Moran
Sfaftford
Robert Andersen Post
Man Turns In Alarm To Bring Firemen To Wedding
In Chicago on May 7 Froekman William J Werner set off the fire alarm to summon Truck Company No. 19 so crew could attend his wedding. Firemen left duties briefly and returned to station after the ceremony. Werner later greeted his bride Miss Sarah Miner, a firefighter had previously saved.
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Chicago
Froekman
Werner
Truck Company No. 19
Xoo
Fromen
Sarah Miner
China to protest California alien land bill
The Chinese government plans to protest California's alien land bill to protect Chinese landowners. Guthrie, Pennsylvania's ex mayor and Democratic state chair, named ambassador to Japan, seeks guidance from President Wilson on departure timing. Bryan travels from California to Washington. OConnell reports no new stance on the land question.
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Washington
China
Japan
California
Oral arguments conclude probe into New England railways
Washington May 7. The Interstate Commerce Commission ended oral arguments in its inquiry into the New England railroad situation focusing on the New York New Haven and Hartford line. Louis D Brandeis for shippers and Edgar J Rich and Charles F Choate Jr for the railroads spoke. Rich urged rate hikes if service fails to meet public needs.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
New York
New Haven
New Haven Central
Boston & Maine
Choate
Hoston & Matte
Maine Central
Baseball rules in Waterloo City today
Local Waterloo items note postponements of noon events at the Irving and Fills hotels due to business interests rushing the game. The Town Criers club educational committee meeting was not held and the Waterloo Real Estate Board luncheon at the Elia hotel was deferred.
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Waterloo
Irving and
Fills
Town Criers Club
Waterloo Real Estate Hoard
Elia Hotel
Fate of Four Police Inspectors After Guilty Verdict
New York on May 7 four former police inspectors Sweeney Thomson Hussey and Martha were found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct justice. Each faces one year in prison and is indicted for bribery. District Attorney Whitman may press the bribery case if defense fights the verdict. If defendants seek ex action the bribery charges may be dropped.
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New York
Sweeney
Thomson
Hussey
Martha
Weir
Whitman
Wittman
Women as Parasites Sparks Maryland Speech
Baltimore May 7 Dr Scott Nearing denounces average societies as parasites during a Maryland State Federation of Women's Clubs gathering. He argues that high income women misjudge the cost of living while many workers and their children face hunger and starvation, urging relief and change.
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Baltimore
NTO
Scott Nearing
University of Paris
Ivania
Maryland
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Hig
McCoy Hall
Seminary Head Visits Waterloo to Seek Subscriptions
Rev. A. E. Rigby president of Epworth Seminary at Epworth Iowa toured Waterloo yesterday seeking subscriptions to fund broader work next year. He reported the seminary in fine condition with a growing student body and noted prominent Waterlogans among alumni, including John Wo Arbuckle Esq.
Ninth annual Iowa District Gas Convention in Burlington
The Iowa District Gas Association holds its ninth annual convention in Burlington with 200 delegates from Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota. Officers elected include President B C Adams Lincoln Iowa Vice President J C Blackwell Davenport Iowa Second Vice President Thomas Crawford Clinton Iowa and Secretary Treasurer G J Vincent Des Moines Iowa. The three day session begins.
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Burlington
Lowa District Gas Association
Lowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
B. C. Adams
Lincoln
Web
J. ¢C. Blackwell
Davenport
Thomas Crawford
Clinton
G. J. Vincent
Dea Moines
Sesalon
Bills clash with income tax in tariff fight in House
Washington May 7 The House struggled to push the tariff bill past the income tax section with numerous amendments and two recommit motions planned. Democratic Leader Underwood sought a vote on the section as Majority and Minority leaders readied motions while debates centered on a 1 percent import differential for American vessels.
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Washington
House
Underwood Sough
Munn
Senator Shorn of Locks Foils Capitol Door Guard
Washington May 7 Senator Thomas of Colorado lost access to the senate floor after a barber shaved his head. A portly door keeper denied entry to the apparently bald man until a colleague revealed his identity. The barber reportedly fled.
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Washington
Samson
Thomas
Colorado
Capitol
Senate
Thomas Iong
Long conference fails to settle Syracuse strike
An all night conference between Syracuse Builders' association members and striking laborers failed to end the labor dispute. Precautions were taken to prevent a repetition of yesterday's riot as three Syracuse National Guard units slept at the state armory and were on duty to guard against further disturbances.
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Syracuse. N
Syracuse Builders’ Association
Syracuse National Guard
State Armory
Strike of 3000 mechanics affects Pacific Gas and Electric
In San Francisco on May 7, a strike of 3000 mechanics affiliated with the Light and Power Council of California disrupted transportation and manufacturing firms relying on Pacific Gas and Electric light and power. Workers demanded shorter hours and higher pay.
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San Francisco
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Light and Power Council of California
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